AS Roma boss Jose Mourinho brushed off persistent speculation around taking a managerial role at Paris Saint-Germain, as his team prepares for the first leg of the Europa League semifinal against Bayer Leverkusen at home on Thursday.
Despite talk of potentially taking over the Ligue 1 club from Christophe Galtier next seaspn, Mourinho reaffirmed his loyalty to Roma, where he is under contract until 2024.
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“If they called, they didn’t find me,” Mourinho told Sky Sport Italia on Wednesday ahead of the prematch news conference.
Roma are set to confront a formidable challenge as they go head-to-head against Xabi Alonso’s side on Thursday. Alonso played a pivotal role in Mourinho’s success during their tenure at Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013. Together, they clinched prestigious titles such as LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
During the news conference, Mourinho expressed admiration for the former Spain international, showering him with praise.
